Welcome toGilded Cage Burlesk & Varieté

It's the show that turned Albuquerque burlesque on its ear! What makes us different from the rest? From the earliest days of Gilded Cage, we knew we didn't want to be confined to just the art of the tease (though a lovely art it is!). We wanted to scintillate as many senses as possible in our audiences, and we knew the key to do it: variety! After searching the Southwest and beyond for quality acts, we are proud to include in our regular events acts such as fire eating, juggling, aerial fabrics, swordplay, glow poi, fire breathing, acrobatics, aerial chains, belly dance, contortion, aerial hoop, fire poi and staff, and acrobalance. Blended with the finest Burlesque performers from the Southwest and beyond, our events are ever-changing, ever-growing, and ever-amazing! No show is ever the same twice. Every event finds our host venue decorated to match the event, and there are treats, toys, and surprises around every corner. We encourage all of our performers to go outside of their comfort zones with themed shows, and our core artists are proud to create whole new acts for each Gilded cage event. Our shows are a sensory experience meant to excite and entice. Curious? Please be sure to check our events page for the very latest shows we offer, guaranteed to bring a thrill to your soul and a smile to your face...a night like no other around!

Come one, Come all!

Thanks for visiting the brand new webhome of Gilded Cage Burlesk & Varieté! Please allow me to introduce us. My name is Vivian MirAnn, and I'm the founder and executive producer of the Gilded Cage. We're a troupe and a guild of performers encompassing burlesque, sideshow, circus, and Vaudeville acts. We gather here in Albuquerque to put on one of New Mexico's biggest and best variety shows every six to eight weeks on our home stage at Low Spirits Bar & Stage. From classic striptease to the latest in Neo/Revival, our girls bring the best in burlesque to pair with top performers specializing in everything from sword swallowers to awe-inspiring geek shows, and from human blockheads to odds-defying knife jugglers. Joining in the mix are representatives of New Mexico's most talented Tribal Fusion and traditional belly dancers. Classic Vaudeville routines frequently mingle with comedic performances, and intermissions often feature the most incredible fire performers on our outdoor stage. Gilded Cage shows are constantly evolving, so you'll never know what you'll find at one of our events!

There's lots going on these days, with a 2012 and 2013 schedule packed with in-town shows and traveling performers! To keep our audiences as up-to-date as possible with our core gang, we'll be adding many new features here, including complete show schedules and last-minute events, bios of our collaborators, photo galleries, videos, and a whole lot more. Please note that the menu bar above features both point-and-click selections as well as drop-down sub-menus beneath the main headers. Please feel free to explore them all...you never know what you'll find! In the meantime, I hope to see you out at one of our events very soon...

Links to our pages...

Gilded Cage School of Burlesque & The Vaudeville Arts

After more than a year of planning, The Gilded Cage School of Burlesque & The Vaudeville Arts is up and running on a limited basis. As final touches are made to the studio and class schedules are built, we'll be adding to our hours. You may visit the school at:233 San Pedro Dr., NE, Albuquerque NM 87108. Phone is 505-266-4228www.gildedcageschoolofburlesque.com

ABurlyQ! Burlesque & Sideshow Spectaculár

It's the largest burlesque and sideshow event in the Southwest...bringing in acts from across North America for four days of festivities, shows, classes, and a whole lot more! Keep an eye on www.aburlyq.com as the gang at GCB&V starts the planning processes for the next installment of New Mexico's largest burlesque and sideshow weekender. It's an event you do not want to miss!

Vivian MirAnn

The home for all things Vivian! As the Gilded Cage's intrepid leader, Viv is all over North America performing and teaching... and getting in a little sightseeing too! Follow her adventures at www.vivianmirann.com.